Admission Requirements

In addition to satisfying all admission requirements of the JMU College of Graduate and Professional Programs, applicants must submit to the director of the TSC institute an application dossier that includes the following documents.

1. A background and goals statement that explains how the Master of Arts or Master of Science program relates to the applicant’s prior experience and how it fits into his or her long-range professional goals.
2. Three letters of recommendation from people who can comment on the applicant’s academic preparation and professional experience.
3. 20 to 30 pages of writing samples from academia or the professions.

Admission may begin in either the fall or spring semester. To receive full consideration for admission into the programs as well as for financial aid, students should submit their application packages to the College of Graduate and Professional Programs by May 31 for fall semester and August 31 for spring semester.

Application forms for admission and assistantships are available online from the College of Graduate and Professional Programs at http://www.jmu.edu/gradprograms/forms.htm.

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